Attorneys and those representing themselves in probate cases in Maricopa County Superior Court can now use a digital portal to submit, manage and share evidence.
The portal is called Case Center, and it's accessible from any internet connectable device.
“The clerk sends you an invite to your case, and from there you just begin to scan and upload whatever documents you want to use,” said Judge Geoffrey Fish.
He added that the portal makes things fair for all sides and improves efficiency.
“Any disagreements can be addressed ahead of time because you can see the exhibit. The other side has seen the exhibit. There’s no surprises with anything,” Fish said.
Paperwork is eliminated.
“It cuts that out completely. So it's all digital. It’s accessible by everybody. Whereas in the past, attorneys would have to bring notebook after notebook after notebook to make copies for everybody,” Fish said.
Fish also said roughly half of probate cases involve the estate of someone who has died. Others involve someone incapacitated, who may need a guardian to make decisions or a conservator to handle finances.
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